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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.06, 1,222.76 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.06, 1,222.76 and 237.88 is: 356.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.06 : 1,222.76 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.06/1,222.76 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.06x = 1,222.76 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.06x = 290,870.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,870.15/815.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.87

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